President Bola Tinubu has directed all government ministries, departments, and agencies to procure compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles to promote energy security, drive utility, and reduce high fuel costs.
Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale made this announcement in a statement released on Monday, highlighting the President’s commitment to transitioning to cleaner energy sources. According to Ngelale, CNG-enabled vehicles produce lower emissions and offer a more affordable alternative for Nigerian energy consumers.
“This nation will not progress forward if we continue to dance on the same spot. We have the will to drive the implementation of CNG adoption across the country, and we must set the example as public officials in leading the way to that prosperous future that we are working to achieve for our people. It starts with us, and in seeing that we are serious, Nigerians will follow our lead,”
President Tinubu stated while addressing members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House.
President Tinubu has also directed the rejection of all memos seeking the purchase of traditional petrol-dependent vehicles, instructing the affected members of the council to seek value-driven procurements of CNG-compliant vehicles.